Psychometric evaluation of the birth participation scale for fathers (BPS-F): a methodological study

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dc.contributor.authorSavas, Hacer Gulen
dc.contributor.authorKaradeniz, Hilal
dc.contributor.authorCangur, Sengul
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-11T20:48:09Z
dc.date.available2025-10-11T20:48:09Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentDüzce Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractBackgroundThe participation of fathers in childbirth contributes primarily to the improvement of maternal and infant health and, consequently, to public health. To increase the participation of expectant fathers in childbirth, an appropriate screening tool is needed. This study was conducted to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Birth Participation Scale developed for expectant fathers.MethodsThe research involved a total of 250 expectant fathers who submitted applications to the Gynecology and Obstetrics Polyclinic of a university hospital. After translating the scale into a methodological and cross-sectional investigation, psychometric properties were evaluated. The validity of the scale was assessed by evaluating the content, construct, and face validity. Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's Omega, Spearman-Brown split-half and test-retest reliability coefficients were calculated to determine the item's reliability.ResultsThe average content validity index (CVI) values for relevance, clarity, and simplicity were found to be 0.99 for each. The impact score of the items was 1.5 and above. A factor structure with 17 items, and 3 sub-dimensions was obtained through Exploratory Factor Analysis. The factor loadings of the items ranged between 0.55 and 0.85. The validity of this structure was assessed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis and the model fit indices were acceptable or good fit. The reliability coefficients for Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's Omega, and Spearman-Brown split half were 0.89, 0.92, and 0.81, respectively. Moreover, the test-retest correlation was 0.96.ConclusionsThe Birth Participation Scale for Fathers has a suitable validity and reliability for assessing fathers' participation in birth. It is a simple reporting tool that healthcare professionals in Turkey can easily implement.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipNapier University's School of Nursing, Midwiferyen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipWe would like to convey our sincere appreciation to every participant who assisted us in conducting this research. Additionally, we appreciate Professor Caroline J. Hollins Martin's assistance during the course of this research. Caroline is affiliated with Napier University's School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Care in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12884-025-07350-4
dc.identifier.issn1471-2393
dc.identifier.issue1en_US
dc.identifier.pmid40082785en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105000059839en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07350-4
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/21756
dc.identifier.volume25en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001444864800005en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBmcen_US
dc.relation.ispartofBmc Pregnancyand Childbirthen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250911
dc.subjectBirthen_US
dc.subjectFatheren_US
dc.subjectParticipationen_US
dc.subjectScaleen_US
dc.subjectPsychometricen_US
dc.titlePsychometric evaluation of the birth participation scale for fathers (BPS-F): a methodological studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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